The following RIN SCG events, taking place in October and November, may be of interest:

4 OCTOBER WEDNESDAY1800The Cruising Association, CA House, 1 Northey St, London E14 8BTAUTONOMOUS VESSELS – A REAL REVOLUTION Prof. Andy Norris FRINThe second in a new series of Small Craft Group & Cruising Association Joint meetings, starting at 1900 and finishing at 2100, including a refreshment break and time for questions. Further information the RIN website. Bar open from 1800 with food available before and/or after the meeting. Dress code is smart casual.Prior booking required with the CA - by email to reception@theca.org.uk or by telephone 0207 537 28288. Cost of talk £4.00 for RIN & CA members. Advance reservations also required for those wanting supper. For further information see the event page on the RIN website, link below.

16 NOVEMBER THURSDAY 1800Royal Thames Yacht Club, 60 Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7LF“HOW TO READ WATER” Tristan Gooley FRINSMALL CRAFT GROUP / RTYC JOINT AUTUMN MEETINGTristan Gooley will deliver an informative talk, based around one of his voyages. There is no charge for the talk but booking is required, see below.The Britannia Bar is open before the talk and if you would like to join the RIN table for dinner you are welcome to do so, see below.Dress code is smart casual (no jeans or trainers). Dress code for dinner is jacket and tie for gentlemen, ladies to dress appropriately, in line with RTYC dress code.Register for entry to the bar and the talk by e-mail: membersadmin@royalthames.com. Book for dinner by e-mail: reservations@royalthames.com. Please say you are joining the RIN/RTYC joint meeting/RIN table for dinner, respectively. For further information see the event page on the RIN website, link below.